Reading space with basic facilities, tables, and chairs provided for library visitors and readers, which may be availed during library timings.
About Library
The library of this Institute was set up by Munishri Punyavijayji Maharaj, who gifted 10,000 rare books and 2000 pothies (collection of manuscripts). This rich initial collection is related to themes of History, Religions, Philosophy, Culture, Science, Technology, Astrology, Astronomy, Ayurveda art, Architecture, Language and Literature, etc. The library also houses unique collections of catalogues of various Bhandars (Patan, Limabdi Poona, Baroda, Cambay, koba, Madras, Jaipur etc.)
The current library is home to 60,000 books and 8000 bound volumes of research journals. The collection has expanded to include subjects of Jaina literature, Buddhism, Hinduism (Vedas, Purans, Samhitas, Ramayan, Bhagvad Gita, Mahabharata), Art and Architecture, and Philosophy.
The collection in this library is in various languages: mainly Gujarati, Hindi, Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Tamil, Bengali, and Marathi Languages. The collection also includes some texts in French, German, Japanese, Persian and English.
The library emphasises research on special topics pertaining to the subject of Indology. In this capacity, the collection draws scholars and students from across India, as well as internationally.
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Reading Room
OPAC Catalogue
OPAC(Online Public Access Catalogue) provides users with easy digital search and location options, to facilitate quick access to the books.
Computer desk's with Internet & OPAC
The facility may be used for book search. If a particular book is unavailable in our library, internet search will enable readers to trace the book elsewhere.
Membership
Currently, only reading membership is available. Individuals can become members by paying a nominal fee. Books may not be issued out of the library.
Research
The LDII library is a fertile space for research on indology subjects. Our librarians are well versed with the book collection and would provide any support or facilitation needed.
Membership Plan
Read Only Membership
Membership is meant for reference purposes with no borrowing privileges
- Library Books can be read here with full facility
- Digital Library Catalogue Access
₹ 10 INR
Library statistics @ glance
The Institution has a rich library of printed books. At present, more than 60,000 books are available for use, many of them rare, i.e. printed more than 100 years ago and not reprinted so far.
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Circulation Timings
Monday-Saturday Timings: 10:30 am to 6 pm